India's OCI application rules changed: you now need a valid visa with at least three months remaining when you submit at the FRO, unless you hold an E-3 visa. The old residence permit requirement is gone. Bring your passport, proof of Indian origin, the qualifying visa, and address proof.
Good news for OCI applicants. If you have applied for an OCI card from within India, an important rule has changed and it could make your application process easier. The Government of India has updated the visa requirements for OCI applications submitted in India. Now you will need a copy of a valid long-duration visa with at least 3 months of validity on the date you submit your application. However, this rule doesn't apply to E-3 visa holders. The best part? A registration certificate or residence permit, RC or RP, is no longer required, reducing one document from your checklist before Before applying, keep these documents ready: a valid passport with at least 6 months validity, proof of Indian origin, a valid visa, and address proof. Remember, your application date is the date it's physically submitted at the FRO office. Save this video if you are planning to apply for an OCI card in India and follow for the latest NRI and OCI updates.
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